Sometimes it’s more convenient to have one car financially as a military family. For instance, when moving overseas the military only pays for one car and sometimes it can cost thousands to ship a second vehicle. Other military families don’t want the hassle of multiple car payments. Either way, while there are some valid reasons, […] Read more…
OCONUS and Melting? 11 Ways to Keep Cool Without AC
Wow, it’s hot! While many of us are beating the heat indoors, several military families stationed abroad are surviving the summer without AC. That’s right — select locations such as Germany and England are in temperate zones that experience only a few hot weeks a year. Because of this, homes (including those on military bases) […] Read more…
For Every Military Spouse Who Battles Anxiety
It felt tight, so tight. No, not the outfit I was wearing. My chest was constricting with every breath I took. Just putting on a nice outfit for an afternoon of wine tasting with my dearest friends was sending me into a full-blown panic attack. Except I didn’t understand that my experience was a panic […] Read more…
Foodie Friday: Expectant Military Spouses Must Try This Easy Home Baked Granola
Military life can be a bit hectic at times. There are PCS moves, deployments, TDY’s, homecomings and so much more to worry about. Add in prepping for a new baby and it can feel pretty chaotic. If you’re expecting a new baby soon, you might be in the nesting phases. Whether it’s cleaning the house, […] Read more…
Connect With Other Military Families Through P&G’s New Online Hub For Us
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for P&G. All thoughts and opinions are mine and do not reflect those of P&G. As an older, more experienced military spouse, I find myself struggling to find a way to connect with newer, younger military spouses. Yes, I’m on other social media sites. I’m a member of a […] Read more…
8 Interior Design Ideas For Newlywed Milspouses
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Let’s talk commitment. Some things are easy to commit to — your spouse, a military career, your pet and your friends. Some things are more difficult to stick with like diets, hair color, or worn-down mismatched […] Read more…